Kanak Behera v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.14822 Of 2022 (Through hybrid mode) Kanak Behera ....

Petitioner Mr. U. Sahoo, Advocate -versusState of Odisha and others ....

Opposite Parties Ms. S. Pattnaik, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE ARINDAM SINHA Order No.

ORDER

24.06.2022 1.

1.

Mr. Sahoo, learned advocate appears on behalf of petitioner and submits, she was widowed due to Covid-19. He draws attention to application dated 28th April, 2022 made to opposite party no.4 for payment of ex-gratia compensation. He submits, the application remains pending. He seeks appropriate direction. 2.

Ms. Pattnaik, learned advocate, Additional Government Advocate appears on behalf of State and submits, on direction made the application will be duly dealt with.

3.

Opposite party no.4 is directed to deal with the application. Within four weeks of communication, said opposite party will either

// 2 // cause payment of the compensation or give reasons for rejection of the claim in whole or part, to petitioner.

4.

The writ petition is disposed of.

(Arindam Sinha) Judge Sks